Well-deserved respite

Mindy entered Aunt Clara's café with a spring in her step, her face aglow with the lingering warmth of Mrs. Rodriguez's praise. The familiar hustle and bustle of the café greeted her as she made her way to the reception desk, a sense of anticipation bubbling within her.

The receptionist glanced up from her work as Mindy approached, offering her a friendly smile. "Good morning, Mindy. Aunt Clara is expecting you in her office," she said, her tone neutral yet tinged with a hint of seriousness.

Mindy's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Aunt Clara's name, a sense of unease settling in the pit of her stomach. She knew all too well that being summoned to Aunt Clara's office was never a good sign, and the thought sent a ripple of anxiety coursing through her veins.

Suppressing her nerves, Mindy offered the receptionist a grateful nod before making her way to Aunt Clara's office, her mind racing with a myriad of thoughts and emotions.